Another attempt to Mock our Draft- Version 2
Now with the Jay Cutler trade we have some legitimate ammo for the draft. I have amended a few of my earlier picks from the last attempt and added the new ones so please let me know what you think in the comments section.
Round 1- #12 Brian Cushing (OLB- USC)
The OLB need i do feel is great in Denver. If you looked at my breakdown I note some hybrid players but my argument is that They are situation LB and DE's for the most part. The only exception is that I feel Moss is a Strong side linebacker. Cushing has a work ethic and will step in as another rotaional player in our Linebacking Corps. I am not sold on picking anyone else at this point because there are too many questions for me on others. Cushing is a good solid pick for me.
Round1 #18 Knowshon Moreno (RB- Georgia)
Despite my attempts to keep him off my radar and McDaniels ability to make the most out of a committee I could see us getting Moreno. Could really excel in the ZB Scheme has the one cut/ downhill ability.
Round 2- #48 Ron Brace (NT- Boston College)
To me i think that Brace will end up falling to us without having to move. Denver needs help up front I agree, but Brace woudl be the first place I would look because of the rotation I think we will have at the "NT" position. Brace is a high class guy who will bring it on the field. There are other ways I could go here but some of the other players I would want to draft here are already off my board for other teams.
4/6- to me this is still the pick but I see much better prospects next year a NT
Round 3 #79- Chip Vaughn (SS- Wake Forest)
Chip will do well under the current Defensive Backfield's tutelage. has the abilty to find the ball/ ball carrier
Round 3 # 85 Ramses Barden (WR- Cal. Poly. SLO)
I really fell for Barden this season watching some Cal Poly games. He plays an aggressive knock 'em down style of offense that makes DB's think twice before playing bump coverage on him. Ramses really has the ability of a #2 and his combine speed time is very deceptive because of his game speed. Think of the trio of Marshall, Barden and Royal lining up on a consistent basis...
Round 4 # 114 A.Q. Shipley (OC- Penn. St.)
Shipley actually "slips" to us here on my board based on needs. His Wonderlic Score (40) makes me happy because he can process information quickly which is needed in a zone OR gap blocking system. Good depth on the Offensive Line with Guys like Polumbus and Lichtenstieger.
Round 5- #140 Jasper Brinkley (ILB- South Carolina)
Jasper provides good solid depth because he is a gap guy. He knows what to do and where to plug as well as make a tackle. I Love DJ and WW but they are both specific style players where as Brinkley has the ability to play all types of coverage, blitz and zone. This would definately be a good pick up in my opinion.
Round 6- #185 Antone Smith (RB- Florida St.)
I like the signing of Arrignton but I think we need a "true" scat back. Smith is just that. He can run between the tackles but he does his best work outside. He knows what it means to cutback and find his hole for the home run. Not an every down player but we don't need that now do we? Great Change-of-pace guy.
Round 7 #225 Bear Pascoe (TE- Fresno St.)
The Doc wrote and absolutely stellar piece on Mr. Pascoe. As it stands I have Bear on my board a little higher than 225 (201) but the seventh round for some teams tends to be a need based round instead of quality depth round which drops bear in our lap. Quite happy to take him
Round 7 #235 John Parker Wilson (QB- Alabama)
This would be the epitome of a "QB Project." Wilson has some game savvy but his technique is far from polished. He woudl make an adequate back up right now but could turn into a more than serviceable starter.
Okay there ae my new 10 picks this year how do you rank it!
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so replace them with who?
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by Jon Tollerud on Apr 7, 2009 12:02 AM MDT up reply actions
Front 7!!
6 offensive players in a draft that we DESPERATERLY need help on defense? I don’t see it.
Current RB’s
Hillis
Young
Torrain
Arrington
Buckhalter
Jordan
Larson (FB/LB)
That’s 7 RBs and 2 more in the draft?
I understand the need for RBs, a la 2008, but there are sure to be some guys that don’t get drafted we can sign after the draft and using a #1 pick on a RB that isn’t a lock to be the starter doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve heard over and over that this draft is rich with Defensive impact players.
I would like to see 3 of our first 4 picks go to the front 7.
1 OC
1 WR
1 PK or maybe a QB
The rest should go to defense with the focus on the front 7.
Points
6 offensive players in a draft that we DESPERATERLY need help on defense? I don’t see it.
our offense wasn’t so hot either bottom half of the league in scoring! Doesn’t matter what is done between the 20’s its what happens on the other side that REALLY counts.
That’s 7 RBs and 2 more in the draft?
I understand the need for RBs, a la 2008, but there are sure to be some guys that don’t get drafted we can sign after the draft and using a #1 pick on a RB that isn’t a lock to be the starter doesn’t make sense to me. I’ve heard over and over that this draft is rich with Defensive impact players.
Of your list I expect Larsen to stay Fulltime at ILB this year, I could see Young getting cut and I could seriously see jordan or pinnock getting the axe as well. I think McDaniels will keep 6 on the roster and the FB
I would like to see 3 of our first 4 picks go to the front 7.
1 OC
1 WR
1 PK or maybe a QB
The rest should go to defense with the focus on the front 7.
So out of ten picks you say we need to spend 7 of them on defense? that wont fit with BPA at all IMO. Plus why reach for a guy just because he fits a defensive need when there is a big offensive talent out there?
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by Jon Tollerud on Apr 7, 2009 10:05 AM MDT up reply actions
WOW!
If I see one more draft with Jasper in it I will scream!What is this Jaspers fan club?
Natural Wonder
I am not a band wagon fan
I have been impressed with Jasper all year and see him as a solid guy to back up Andra Davis. He has the ability to plug a gap stop the run and make the tackle. Might I inquire as to your reason NOT to draft him?
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These Are Tough...
I understand how hard these are to make and I appreciate your effort. I would do things a bit differently, I think.
"The mystic chords of fandom, stretching from every trade and signing to every active account and guest all over this broadband, will yet swell the chorus of union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature". ~ Abraham Lincoln-ish
"The tree of victory must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of quarterbacks and coaches". ~ Thomas Jefferson-ish
we all have our style
and we dont always see eye to eye.
I would be interested in your take on our picks. your opinion i hold in high regard
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I don't think TE is an our wish list
…also I think Rhett Bomar is the QB we take in the 4th or 5th round
why would we spend so high a pick?
on a quarterback? just curious?
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by Jon Tollerud on Apr 7, 2009 10:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Why?
Do we need 3 QBs? What about FA or UDFA?
Not that I think you are wrong about a QB in the draft, but I don’t think it guarantees it at all.
Once Again
I totally agree and like every single pick except for Cushing.
I like Brace and Pascoe especially, Shipley is a good pick.
Moreno is nice, though I am hoping for defense, but I won’t complain about a stud RB.
Brinkly will be long gone
Mayock has him ranked as his 3rd best ilb. I would almost bet he is gone in the thidnd i would be happy to draft him there . But there is no way he makes it to the 5th round. I wouldn’t be completly shocked if he was gone before our first 3rd round pick.
I like Mayock
the problem I have with him is all he does is hype and play off hype. This years draft is very think at some positions as far as talent. So some Teams will not listen to the hype they have guys who get paid to scout and ignore the hype. Guys like Barden, Parker Wilson and Brinkley have been on my radar since last year and in watching them the only thing that moved them down on my big board was not really their play but the play of others surprising me.
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by Jon Tollerud on Apr 7, 2009 10:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Here is my two cents worth
I predict the perceived need is greatest for ginormous runstuffing wall of meat at NT/DT. Ideally come away in 1st or 2nd w/ one of Raji or Brace for a NT and one of Jackson, Jerry or Hood. 3rd could be King and Baker, Knightly and Hill could be available in 5th. They just may have to reach for Brace at 18 as only one or two mock drafts see him falling to #48.
I disagree on linebacker in 1st. The draft has tons of linebackers that can be had in rounds 2 and 3. Laurinitis, Joseph, Beckwith, McKillop, Brinkley, Appleby on the inside, and English, Sintim, Williams on the outside. I think they will draft one in 2nd or 3rd and one late with a premium on size, pass rush and versatility. The Broncos already have experience, youth and diversity at this position.
I don’t see any small (under 300 lb.) defensive end with Doom, Moss and Crowder on the roster looking for a place to play in the new scheme. They can pick and choose from what they have. I’d be shocked to see Brown, Ayers, or the like.
I see a stud who can come in an be the nickel in the 3rd like Martin, Moore, Vaughn, or Chung since we B-Dawk has only a couple of years in the tank. Or a CB like Alphonso Smith, Francies or Harris.
I don’t see any of the first five picks on offense. Wegmann played great, but there is no rush to sign him, and it feels like they are weighing options at center. So center is a possibilityI think on offense they need a receiver like Barden, an incredible mismatch, and a nice contrast to what we’ve got. A quarterback to develop would be very nice. My hunch is that they will just let things sort themselves out a QB and RB this year. If something bad happens, they may choose to plug it from other teams’ camp cuts.
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